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Attribute Caribbean Sunrise Pepper Remove Cayenne – Purple Remove NuMex Easter Remove
Scoville range 30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
30,000 – 50,000 SHU
Medium
Species — Capsicum annuum Capsicum annuum
Origin — USA (cultivated) New Mexico, USA
Ripe color — Purple to Red Lavender to Yellow to Orange to Red
Pod size — 4-6 inches 1-2 inches
Flavor profile — Cayenne heat with slight sweetness Hot, ornamental
Culinary uses — Decorative, powder, hot sauces Easter colors, edible ornamental
Growing difficulty — Easy Easy
Days to harvest — 70-80 days 70-80 days
Plant height — 24-36 inches 12-18 inches
Community rating — — —

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